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It has been felt that the start of a state lottery in North Carolina will not have an adverse affect on the video poker games there. Although many  of those who want to see video poker banned, will used the lottery as a means of limiting the use of video games. The N.C. Lottery Commission does not feel that it has the authority to put conditions of retailers of lottery tickets. As of now, retailers applying to sell lottery tickets need not take away video poker machines from their premises. Things may change if the General Assembly took up the issue. State sen. Albertson has earlier tried to outlaw video poker in the state. He may consider a ban in this regard, at lottery retail outlets to put stops on video poker. Kinston.com reports:

“Anything we could do to curtail it or diminish it, certainly we could do that,” Albertson said. “I’d certainly be happy with that, but I’d be happier to see it banned from the state.”

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According to the Abell Foundation Report, thousands of video poker machines in Baltimore, remain unchecked. Team lead investigator, Jayne Miller reported that Baltimore machine operators are under reporting more than $100 million in income. This amounts to an underpaying of taxes to the tune of $15 million a year by way of amusement taxes. Montgomery county delegate Peter Franchot, has summoned the concerned person, William Donald Schafer, from the office of the Comptroller. Franchot has said that he would challenge Schafer in the November election. He is working on a new legislation that requires the state comptroller to account for unlicensed poker machines. The bill is also directed towards stringent tax collection from these machines. However, a Schafer representative reported that the comptroller's office does not have enough auditors, to regulate the industry. Thewbalchannel.com reports:

Franchot is seeking other legislative sponsors for his bill. The 11 News I-Team reported that several lawmakers have received campaign contributions from a key player in the video poker industry, John Vontran.

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A District Police officer of Jefferson Park has been charged with running an illegal gambling parlor. Police said that is was being operated out of a business in the same neighborhood, where he patrolled regularly. Pioneerlocal.com reports:

Authorities said Richard Teresi, a 12-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, used a beauty shop at 5118N. Elson Ave. as a front for his operation, running card games and providing payout on video poker machines. Six other people were also arrested at the scene and charged with gambling; their names were not released.

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Trident Online Casino Group has won the Best Online Casino Group Award for the year 2005. The casino stands out for its outstanding customer service. The citation of the award states that it has creative and innovative loyalty programs. It is one of the first casinos to have come up with the "loyalty bonus coupon". This award covers operations at King Neptunes Online Casino, Trident Lounge Online Casino, Vegas USA Casino and Trident Poker Room. There are four new games currently online at King Neptune's Casino and Trident Lounge Casino. There are a variety of video slots, the latest in the 100 Power Play Poker series. Besides it has a new Multihand Blackjack and a simple yet festive 3 reel slot. online-casinos.com reports:

Flagship of the new releases is a richly featured video slot called Harvey's which has a foodie theme guaranteed to what the gambler's appetite, and not just for winning. This brand 25 payline, 5 reel slot comes with Wild and Scatter rewards, a double or quadruple your money Gamble game-within-a-game and an exciting new style of Freespin with random and automatic rewards ranging from 6 times winnings to a huge 30 times.

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When legislators approved the lottery in August, in Gaston County, they thought it would be a simple solution to the long-drawn problem of video poker in casinos. Closely regulated ticket sales would take place instead of the common illegal payouts of video poker, they thought. Pokermag.com reports:

Schools, teachers and students would benefit instead of the private gaming industry. The video poker machine offers a new hand and possibly another chance to win.

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Cops confiscated Video Poker machines, on Tuesday, in Toccoa. The State passed a law banning these machines four years ago. However, they have slowly begun making their way back into the game rooms. One of the customers informed the police of these machines. This led to the confiscation of the machines. Police reports, that some gamblers were getting money from the machines. Others say, that they were redeeming merchandise. Any way, it is illegal and the law does not permit it. In all seven machines were being used there. Wneg32.com reports:

Now officers are confiscating the money and putting the games in a safe place for evidence. Depending on what the courts say, the buck could stop here for these machines.

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'Slots with Video Poker' is an hour long video, hosted by Oscar winner James Coburn. It makes an attempt to persuade the viewers that playing slots is not as stupid as smoking or indulging in anonymous sex. Riverfronttimes.com reports:

But no matter how many obvious yet helpful tips you may get on how to maximize potential payoff, there's no getting over the fact that the house always wins. Always.

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One of the top recipients among state officials, is House Speaker, Jim Black; with regard to video poker industry money. An analysis of the campaign contribution records showed this, as released on Monday, by the Democracy North Carolina. Newsobserver.com reports:

Decker received $11,500 from industry-related donors, including $8,000 on Feb. 5, 2003, the day Black was elected co-speaker of the coalition, said Bob Hall, research director for the nonprofit government watchdog. The $8,000 was among $30,000 in campaign gifts Decker received from Black supporters on or near the co-speaker vote, Hall said.

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According to a judgment on Tuesday, the Catawba Indian Nation can open a video poker operation . Catawba leaders however, will give up this right, if the state legislators permit the tribe to start a high-stakes electronic bingo operation in Orangeburg County. Heraldonline.com reports:

If legislators don't agree, the tribe will exercise its right to bring video poker to the York County reservation, Bender said. But nothing will happen before the General Assembly reconvenes, Jan. 10, he said.

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Activision's "World Series of Poker" for Playstation PSP has become a pioneer in video game technology. Game Spy and Activision have allied together to provide players with "WSOP" on their hand-held gaming devices. These can be connected and played with other players around the world. This is PSP's first game that is using Game Spy Technology. Cardplayer.com reports:

Players have the option to create profiles or play anonymously, choose betting limits and skill levels, or create private tables for their friends. Game Spy is owned by IGN Entertainment, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc.

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Machine manufacturer International Gaming Technology ("IGT") has created a new game with multiple themes in response to people's demands for new versions of video poker. The new game has three themes of Five Play, Triple Play and Ten Play Multi-Hand Poker. Harnesslink.com reports:

Last week Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway became one of two gaming facilities in New York to offer three new video poker games on one machine. "We have installed several versions of video poker machines during the last year, but the demand for a larger variety of the games continues to be significant," said Chris Palmer, director of VGMs at Mighty M Gaming.

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